Stopped into LaVenture after a long day on the road, and while it checked the "convenient" box, it didn't quite rise to memorable. We started with the salad, which was a solid opener--fresh, generous portion, and overall enjoyable. Nothing that really stood out, but definitely not a miss. The pizza was... okay. You can tell it's fire oven cooked, which is usually a win, but ours came out a bit too toasty--borderline burnt on one side. It also wasn't cut properly, which made things a little awkward. Some slices weren't cut through at all (had to ask for a knife), and others were uneven--ranging from oversized wedges to tiny slivers. Service was a little scattered, but to be fair, we came in toward the end of the night and our server mentioned it had been a hectic evening. No real complaints there--just felt a bit rushed and disorganized. A couple of downsides: they close at 9:30, which isn't ideal if you're looking for a late-night bite or drink, and there's no room service--you have to head down to order. Overall, it's a convenient spot if you're staying at the hotel and need something easy, but it's not necessarily a destination meal. Convenient? Yes. Notable? Meh. read more

LaVenture - Caesar Salad - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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American, nouveau! Chef Carlos is bringing comforting classics like chicken wings and brick oven pizza, along with German schnitzel and Tex Mex faves to the Saint George menu. I had a fresh Cobb Salad with romaine and butter lettuce, cherry tomato, chicken and bacon. The avocado and fresh goat cheese blended in with a whole grain mustard vinaigrette for exceptional flavor on the lighter side of decadent. Grab a Topo with lime for a refreshing placebo buzz. Service with a smile. read more

LaVenture - COBB & Topo, no ice required - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

We were a party of 14 and got a reservation. We were so happy to be accommodated and service was impeccable. Food was delicious. Very nice relaxed atmosphere. read more

LaVenture - Our large group of fourteen happy to be there. - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

I was driving through town today on my way to Big Bend and we stopped here for dinner. WOW. I would never in a million years have expected to find this gem in a remote town in the middle of a long drive on a two lane highway. Everything was perfect. The ambiance, the friendliness of the staff, the menu selection, the food quality - all outstanding. We shared the shrimp and bread appetizers and they probably would have sufficed, but we both ordered entrees (chicken fried rice, and an order of ravioli). The appetizers and the entrees were all delicious. I enjoyed two craft beers as well, and they were both served nice and cold and they were excellent. All in all, the meal exceeded all expectations and we were both stuffed. We are from Southern California and we visit lots of nice restaurants, and this one is right up there with others that we consider to be 5 stars. Great job, we plan to stop in here on our way back out of the park. read more

Wow. What a horrible experience we had with the front of house at LaVenture. We dropped in for an early dinner, and initially everything was okay. Who we thought was the host told us we could take a seat anywhere, so we headed to the back bar area and took a seat. The guy who told us to sit anywhere now told us we were seated in a reserved table. I said, "okay, where would you like us to sit?" Before anyone could answer the bartender came over and said we couldn't be in the back room at all. She sent us back to the front and now a young girl who apparently was the host seemed apoplectic at best. She said we had to sit in the front room because our son was not of age. We told them he was and offered to show his license, but now it was all just ridiculous. They made some assumptions that were incorrect, but rather than explain ourselves we left and went to Jett's Grill, a lovely spot. The chicken fried steak and pot roast were fantastic, and the staff were lovely. Somebody needs to train the staff better at LaVenture. The place was empty but for two tables. read more

service. Is. So. BAD!! We sat at the front bar on a weekend afternoon. The female and male bartender could barely speak English and were apparently never trained on how to refill drinks, bring out complete plates of food, remember items that were requested or how to be polite and friendly. I get it, good service is hard to find, especially in a small town. But this is beyond being horrible based on the price of the food and drinks. You are paying for fine dining food prices but getting fast food service and treatment. We live here and will support other eateries instead of going back to the restaurant at hotel George. read more

This was not good. It took a while to get food and when we did, our steak was so salty we tried to eat it but couldn't. The potatoes that come with it would have been good but the problem was they piled the very salty steak on top of them- making them super salty as well. Margarita was so-so as was the Cesar salad. Hard pass. Go to Margaret's or Water Stop instead. read more

Would not recommend. The service was slow, the food lacked flavor and the pizza was cold.

We ate at the hotel restaurant because it was convenient. We were going to take our food up to eat in the room, but a table was quickly cleared for us. We decided to get the wood-fried oven pizza. We ordered the black truffle & mushroom and the seasonal special, which was Brussels sprouts & prosciutto I think. They are quite large and probably enough for two to share. The mushroom pizza was really oily. I preferred the Brussels sprouts one more, even though the leaves were a bit burnt. While the food was average, the service was great. Our waitress made sure our waters were refilled and checked up on us. As for the ambiance, the tv was quite loud. It was THE big game day though, so it can't be helped. read more

LaVenture - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

LaVenture felt like a typical hotel restaurant except for the restaurant bar - not the front, hotel bar, but the bar IN the restaurant. There was a wait for seats there but not the restaurant tables. According to a local source, it's the place to sit and chat with locals and tourists. On this night, we noticed that the couples who came together seemed to only talk to each other. Our server was super friendly, and I think she was excited to have a table during the slow, off-season. She is the reason we gave three stars instead of two because the food was disappointing. We sat at a corner table and were able to enjoy watching everyone including the pizza chef at the wood fired pizza oven. We should have had pizza, but, alas, no gluten free option for me. My hubby had the Wednesday night special of chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and carrots and pepper gravy. He's had lots of chicken fry, and this was pronounced, "okay." Maybe some salt?? I had a smash burger without a bun because. I get that smash burgers are done all the way through, but these were tough and the edges on one side were inedible. The frites were just okay. Oddly, the burger was over salted, and the fries not enough. The wine list was a pleasant surprise, and the pour was generous. Beer was cold with a nice head. We might try again and be sure to sit at the bar and order the wood fired pizza next time. read more

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We ordered at the bar and the service was great on conversation! It's dim lighting so the setting is phenomenal for a couple escaping the busy life. HANDS DOWN the best thing I've ever had. The ramen! It is the by far best thing they have ever had on their menu. The best ramen I've had anywhere. These chefs know what they are doing. read more

I broke my diet for this? Meh. Unimpressed. For starters, the waitstaff acted as if they could care less that I was there. Idk, maybe I wasn't bougie enough. LaVenture does appeal to a well travelled niche. Artwork abounds, the bar menu is eclectic and modern, the mixologists know their craft, and the brick oven sits impressively ready to cook pizza wonders. The bar was out of all their beers on tap. On a Friday night? Odd. As for my Italian sausage lasagna, it was lacking in height and flavor. I am accustomed to the traditional multilayered pasta that has slow cooked in the oven with plenty of meat sauce, ricotta and crispy mozzarella that's caramelized on the edges. This attempt was singular in nature, with a basic tomato sauce and loads of mozzarella to disguise the lacking pasta. On the other end of the spectrum, my fellow pilot greatly enjoyed his order of ribs with the side of house made slaw. Though why would a waiter ask at what temp to cook them? That was a first. If you find yourself at the gateway of the Big Bend, exhausted from the numerous art gallery tours, LaVenture is an option. Maybe the pizza is the way to go. I'm not sure the next time I'll be in the area to give it another try. read more

LaVenture - Italian Sausage Lasagna - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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Horrible service... horrible fries.... horrible attitude from the waiter and "bartender ". They looked unamused when asked if they can clean the table (dirty) when asked...they say us down there. Will NOT return. read more

The service was awful. The waitress never checked on us, so we had to track her down. The salmon was good. One steak was overcooked, and one order had to be sent back. It tasted like spoiled meat. They did give us credit for that meal. I was so disappointed. I planned this evening for my daughter's birthday. read more

LaVenture is inside Hotel St. George in Marfa, Tx. Marfa has many great places for food but if you're looking for something a little more upscale then this is your place. We have had great service each time we've been, both for lunch and dinner. This restaurant was the first place I've ever had a Ranch Water and it is still the best one I've had in all of Texas. So do yourself a favor and stop in when you're in town. read more

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My son and I came to Marfa for the weekend to see what all the fuss was about. This was one of the only restaurants open at the time. It was pretty good. Cute ambiance, it's inside a hotel. Our server wasn't the most knowledgeable but she was good. I ordered the veggie pizza and it was good, big enough to share. Too bad my son doesn't like veggies like me. Haha I ordered a glass of Prosecco and my son ordered wings and a coke. He liked his too. The carrots on the wings were old and soggy not fresh and crisp. Nothing spectacular but it was good. read more

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During my first trip to Marfa I stopped in to the Hotel St George for a happy hour cocktail and loved how cute the space was and the ambience. I knew that the next time I returned to the quant desert town that not only would I need another cocktail but to sit down and enjoy a meal at LaVenture. And this is how during my recent visit to Marfa, I knew this was where I wanted dinner on Saturday night. My friend and I showed up for our 7:30 reservation to be told by the hostess that a table that had made a reservation for a seating prior to us ended up having more guests in their party so there was no table for us. Instead we were seated at the bar (which has a slight discount for dining there). The bartender who took care of us was very friendly and knowledgable. For dinner, I started with the Mesquite Old Fashioned, which was one of the tastiest and most unique old fashions I've ever enjoyed. We then went with the fried quail breast appetizer. I was a bit uncertain of how it would taste but I was blown away by how delicious it was. I'd been a bit hesitant of how all the flavors (polenta croutons, apple carrot slaw, honey sweet and sour) would work but everything complemented each other perfectly. For the main course I went with the 6 oz filet with a side of mashed potatoes and potato galette. I have to say - the combo of the mashed potatoes and potato galette together was one of the best things I've ever tasted. I would go back to LaVenture just for that...the same however couldn't be said for the steak. I ordered it rare, however, the bulk of the steak (except for the very middle) was more towards the medium well side and the outside tasted charred. If not for the overcooked steak and reservation mix-up I would give 5 stars to LaVenture. As it is, I see a return visit in my future. read more

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Food took too long. Then waiter gave bs response: "kitchen is busy." No you guys are not busy, you lazy prick, there's only like 6 parties here. I REALLY hate bullshit. A more constructive response would have been "Sorry, let me go check what's going on". That would have shown that you care about a customer's problems and you're at least doing some due diligence. Other issues: Service is just slow in general, waiters are daydreaming. I paid in cash but they didn't give change. What a flaky and complacent establishment. read more

It's been a while since I've been here foodies. Menu has changed. Was totally looking forward to the Charcuterie Board but it's no longer served. Took away a star. In fact, there's several items that aren't served anymore. The food is good but I miss what I loved. LaVenture has its own pizza oven and can serve up a delicious pizza, which I always love a great pizza. I had that. Husband had ravioli. We had wine. The ravioli was fabulous just wanted a little more on the plate. Service is good, they have a full bar and a great wine list is better. read more

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We got to Marfa later than planned and- knowing most of town is closed on Mondays- planned to grab a quick dinner at LaVenture, since we are staying at the HSG. We ended up opting for take out and chose the Penne with vodka sauce, the brussel sprouts, and the truffle pizza. (I ordered a classic margarita with tajin, as well, which was great.) All items were quick, hot, and delicious- especially the brussels. read more

We spent 3 meals and two happy hours here of our 3 day visit to Marfa. This is the only place that is open late during weekdays for dinner and drinks. Most happy hour drinks were $5 and they are excellent! The freshly made wood fired pizzas were awesome too! read more

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CHEESEBURGER in PARADIIIIIIIIIISE! But for real, you KNOW it's gonna be good when they ask, "How do you want that burger cooked?" Lovely atmosphere and very clean. Thank you for your hospitality. read more

Yellow salad for $16. Does this look good? You can bet your a** it isn't!Don't worry they don't care, been serving mediocre food & crap service since inception. 1% owner knows you're limited in choice in this overrated town-so deal with it, is the motto. read more

LaVenture - Does this look good? You can bet yer A** it isn't. Yellow salad for $16. - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Man, I still love LaVenture restaurant. It's elegance at an inexpensive price. While I love the pizza--and who doesn't--this year the tuna was exceptional and I've never had better jasmine rice. My wife had the ribs, and she doesn't even like them usually--but these were juicy, full of meat (more than I've ever seen on a rib actually), and the cheese grits were, again, the best we've had. It's a five star restaurant at a reasonable price with a beautiful ambiance and impeccable service. I also recommend the ravioli and the shrimp appetizer. read more

Overall the pizza had great flavor and a nice fluffy yet crispy crust. The spring salad was nice as well with delicious fresh strawberry and kiwi, a fruity dressing, and fresh greens. I think I would have no complaints except for the price. For a pizza that's nearly $20, it was really very small, and the salad was also quite expensive. Otherwise it was a nice meal. read more

Service: 2 Stars Food: 4 Stars Overall: 2.5 stars, rounded up to 3. 'd recommend eating at Margaret's down the road and saving some money. My wife and I scheduled dinner at LaVenture for Thanksgiving evening as we were staying at the Hotel Saint George. We originally planned to order the $95 Thanksgiving tasting menu, which seemed reasonable given the setting (in an expensive hotel) and the level of excellence the restaurant projected. I'm glad we didn't. We spent half that much ordering a la carte, and even then I felt a bit ripped off. The food was actually quite good. My wife and I each had a pizza, and we shared the wood-fired crab cakes. The service, however, was unfortunately quite poor - and it seemed to be the fault of management, not the waiters actually in the restaurant. The waiters and bartender were all running themselves ragged trying to serve the dining room. Our waiter appeared to be a busser or barback in addition to his job waiting our table. Both my wife and I commented that we felt like this was perhaps his first time ever waiting a table. We watched him run back and forth from the kitchen to the front bar (a different restaurant) with dishes and glasses. In between those trips he'd check on his tables. The tables immediately adjacent to ours were increasingly incredulous at the amount of time it took to place an order, get drinks, receive food, pay their bill, etc. At one point a gentleman next to us walked up to the waiter/busser and asked when the food would arrive. He'd been waiting long enough to make him that desperate. My wife and I felt ripped off, especially because the burnt out waitstaff didn't comp anything or apologize at any point for the situation. But we felt bad for them, as we figured that someone (or multiple people) had called in and left their teammates in a tough spot. That sadness turned to frustration and anger when we left the restaurant and entered the hotel lobby where three or four employees of the front bar/host stand were sitting at one of the high top tables laughing, flirting, and eating pie as their coworkers drowned 20 feet away. We had a much better experience at Margaret's, about 2 blocks away. read more

Came to town for family. My nephew wanted to take us out. My great nephews order pizza. It came bottom soggy. Not a good start one would like. I order the artichoke appetizer fabulous. Then three cheese Raviolis and mediterranean salad. This was spilt with my partner and we could not eat it all. My nephew had the steak. Cooked prefect to a tea and my niece had the crab something. It was cool prefect. Now one of my great nephew order fried chicken. We all were done and he just received his. It was not sure about the presentation of the food, but once he cut into. No stopping him. He said it was worth waiting for. I did not get a picture, but it look awesome and I'm not a bird eater. All in all what a meal. Great company and great food. The chief came out and we were pleased. I'm glad to see some life in this town. Over the last years I have worried about this town. This is a good place of Texas. Friendly Check it out. Bring your pocket book full of cash. Cause your going to want to try it all read more

LaVenture - Artichoke and mediterranean salad - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Paid $15 for a salad and got this... I just----?????? Went to bed hungry If this place is halfway decent, they shouldn't have this on the menu read more

LaVenture - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

The LaVenture restaurant is located inside the Hotel Saint George in Marfa, Texas. During our three-day visit, we ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurant. The three-egg omelet with roasted grape tomatoes and onions was delicious. For lunch, the chicken tortilla soup was flavorful with a rich broth and plenty of shredded white chicken and tortilla strips. For our anniversary dinner, I enjoyed an appetizer named Crab Cakes Veracruz, while my husband chose the grilled spareribs, which he said were the best he'd ever eaten. We enjoyed a bottle of Savino "Pinot Grigio." For dessert, we split a light and creamy raspberry panna cotta. The restaurant features two huge bar areas. One for the usual dining area offers a glimpse of the Chinati Museum. A more intimate space houses a huge wood-fired pizza oven. The setting was peaceful, with low romantic lighting for a Tuesday night. I'm delighted that Tim Crowley, a LaVenture cousin, has committed to provide high-quality food, ambiance and great service in Marfa, Texas. Joseph A. LaVenture was our grandfather. read more

LaVenture - Raspberry panna cotta for two. - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Ambiance was nice. Doug, our server, was awesome! Very attentive and fun to talk to. The food was so good!! We had the crab cakes, fried chicken, and asparagus. So good. We were pleasantly surprised. If you're in Marfa, you have to eat there. read more

I was not pleased with my pizza from here. I had a regular pepperoni and it was way overdone and dry. Also the girl at the counter seemed to be spaced out and only gave me half my order. Thankfully I checked before I left. I dont think I'll be back. read more

LaVenture - Burnt pizza - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

Initially walked in the night before and was turned away because there were no tables (3 empty tables, btw). Anyway, the lady was really helpful and made a reservation for the next day. Drinks - Nice ambience and the drinks were great. Try the Chihuhuan Desert, they even have a non-alcoholic version. Food - menu changes throughout the year, so don't be surprised when you see something on here that's not available when dining in. Started with the Gulf Shrimp--came out on a buttery bed of stone grits, AMAZING! Ordered the Duck Ziti, pretty light on the duck but very tasty. Would definitely recommend that if you're hungry. Also got the Ribeye, medium. Beautiful bark on that bad boy, resting on top of some of the best mashed potatoes I've had, but unfortunately cutting into it, it was pretty much rare so had to send it back. Came back out medium rare, so I just let that dream go. My party enjoyed their pizza, so I'd stay in that realm if and when I choose to go back. Overall, good experience, just a little let down on my $60 steak--3.5. read more

Best burger around, the steak frites is also really good! The hollandaise and chimichurri are both two of the best sauces I've ever had. Highly recommend read more

Food was a bit salty but other wise top quality. I was surprised to get this dinner in Marfa. The fries were crisp and delicious. The steak was tender and juicy. We didn't wait long for a table. The server and hostess were nice. We had wine and Pernod for aperitif. It was costly but worth it for a nice night out. The deserts were perfect. Would recommend. read more

LaVenture - Crème Brûlée et Pot de Crème au Chocolat - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

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Day-tripping through Marfa and stopped at LaVenture for a little lunch. Pretty restaurant right off the lobby area of The Hotel St George. Stylish space, and in true Marfa fashion, some beautiful artwork adorned the walls. There were a few other couples having brunch but it was not super busy. My waitress was good about suggesting items from the lunch menu but there was not a lot to choose from - some salads, a couple sandwiches, tacos and a pasta dish. There is a daily special, about which I did not inquire. As handmade pastas are one of their "things", I opted for the Handrolled Fettucine, which came with summer corn, zucchini noodles, basil almond pesto, ricotta (or it might have been burrata). I added some grilled shrimp for extra $$. Presentation was delightful, alas by the time my dish came to the table it was a little cold. The idea of handmade pasta, plus the fresh appearance of the ingredients gave me the impression it would be hot (warm?). The flavors were not bad, and I could not imagine the dish without the grilled shrimp. I'm thinking if the dish was brought out sooner, I would have enjoyed better. read more

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I had high expectations but unfortunately those expectations were shattered. My group had drinks at the back bar and everything was amazing - fun conversation with the bartender, yummy drinks! We were having a good time at the bar when someone at a table didn't like how loud we were being, allegedly. A customer was rude and yelled at us and what made it worse is the manager came over and told us to "never come back". We were being louder than anyone else so the only thing I can think is that the establishment is homophobic. The customers complaining we're obviously more important than a group of gay people and the value was clearly placed. This is not a bar I will ever go to again and urge the lgbtqia+ to do the same. read more

Really tasty hotel restaurant, with reasonably priced menu options. Also take some time to browse the hotel's local art collection and the book store, which sells art books and prints. Recs: -Bleu cheese Brussels sprouts pizza was triumphant, absolutely covered in perfectly roasted sprouts, soaked in balsamic and sprinkled with funky nutty cheesy bits!! -Vegetable risotto was really good as well, brightened up nicely with arugula pesto and roasted peppers. Skip: -Ordered the antelope Bolognese because we were curious, would honestly skip it unless you really want to say you've eaten antelope before, just an OK bolognese that tastes like beef. -Sausage and mushroom pizza tasted overwhelmingly of fennel, at a detriment to the other ingredients. Nothing special. read more

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The food is delicious!! Must try the breakfast!! Fabulous! Great snacks and sandwiches as well as entrees!

Host staff has a lot to learn. Food looks great and bartenders were friendly.... but they wouldn't even let us order a pizza to-go and said it would be an hour before they start taking orders....with open seats at the bar and open community table. read more

LaVenture - a table with wine glasses on it - New American Near Me - Marfa, Texas

The service and ambience were wonderful, the food was slow and spotty. We looked forward to the highly recommended pizza, but it arrived barely warm. BUT, the wedge salad was exceptional. ( I was disappointed with the wine list, but won't penalize them for it.) read more